Eros Collection (#7)

The Graces and Cupid, rear part, 1820-22 (Carrara marble)
6342987 The Graces and Cupid, rear part, 1820-22 (Carrara marble) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Le Grazie con Cupido, 1820-2)

Statue of Eros, Greek god of love, naked with quiver, launching invisible arrows with an invisible bow
5323799 Statue of Eros, Greek god of love, naked with quiver, launching invisible arrows with an invisible bow by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Eros, Greek god of love)

Chamber of Cupid and Psyche, Preparations for the Banquet of the Gods for the Wedding of Cupid and Psyche
884850 Chamber of Cupid and Psyche, Preparations for the Banquet of the Gods for the Wedding of Cupid and Psyche, 1528 (fresco) by Giulio Romano (1492/99-1546); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy

Eros and Aphrodite, 1910 (pencil on paper)
2956800 Eros and Aphrodite, 1910 (pencil on paper) by Robertson, Eric Harald Macbeth (1887-1941); 54.61x93.98 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page of Triumohs and Rhymes, from an edition of the poem by Francesco Petrarch (1304-74)
ACI64867 Title page of Triumohs and Rhymes, from an edition of the poem by Francesco Petrarch (1304-74), illuminated by Giovanni Varnucci (vellum) by Italian School

Cupid with his Bow, c. 1595-1642 (oil on canvas)
7240826 Cupid with his Bow, c.1595-1642 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642) (follower of); 53.3x68.6 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Venus and Cupid, c. 1643-94 (oil on canvas)
7240865 Venus and Cupid, c.1643-94 (oil on canvas) by Lauri, Filippo (1623-94); 29.2x23.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Venus and Cupid in a landscape Filippo Lauri)

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449819 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449816 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Eros and a man walking with a crutch, ancient Greek marble relief from the Parthenon Frieze (engraving)
7148988 Eros and a man walking with a crutch, ancient Greek marble relief from the Parthenon Frieze (engraving) by Corbould

The awakening of Spring (colour litho)
7150429 The awakening of Spring (colour litho) by Bos, George van den (1835-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The awakening of Spring)

Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, Dirce, Eros, Cupid (engraving)
7164256 Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, Dirce, Eros, Cupid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, Dirce, Eros, Cupid)

The Rival Cupids: a Political Valentine, satire on the 1874 British general election (engraving)
7172973 The Rival Cupids: a Political Valentine, satire on the 1874 British general election (engraving) by English School

Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print)
7212201 Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835) (after); (add.info.: L Amitie reste, or Friendship Remains)

Centaur and Eros (engraving)
7193936 Centaur and Eros (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaur and Eros)

The Love Swing, 1902 (oil on canvas mounted on wood)
6431746 The Love Swing, 1902 (oil on canvas mounted on wood) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 56x78 cm; Private Collection

Cupid (oil on canvas)
BAL322451 Cupid (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); Regional Art Museum, Chernigov, Ukraine; (add.info.: In Roman mythology Cupid is the god of erotic love and beauty; )

An Allegory of the Choice of Hercules (oil on canvas)
147381 An Allegory of the Choice of Hercules (oil on canvas) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629) (circle of); 141x118.4 cm; Private Collection

Sarcophagus called Harvest Loves (detail) - early 3rd century (marble)
7196233 Sarcophagus called Harvest Loves (detail) - early 3rd century (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee Narbo Via, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Sarcophagus called Harvesting Loves)

Venus and Vulcan (oil on canvas)
YOU4419323 Venus and Vulcan (oil on canvas) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Venus and Vulcan, Roman mythology, Painting from the workshop of Giulio Pippi)

Leda and the swan with Eros, 200 - 230 (Parian and Luni marble)
7225055 Leda and the swan with Eros, 200 - 230 (Parian and Luni marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Sculpture depicting Leda and the swan with Eros)

Daydream (oil)
7076519 Daydream (oil) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); Private Collection

Romulus is welcomed in Olympus by Jupiter. Detail of "Apotheosis of Romulus "1775 -1779, fresco
7225012 Romulus is welcomed in Olympus by Jupiter. Detail of " Apotheosis of Romulus " 1775 -1779, fresco by Rossi, Mariano (1731-1807); Villa Borghese, Rome

Venus and Cupid, c. 1525 (oil on wood)
3598532 Venus and Cupid, c.1525 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 81.3x54.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Cupid Complaining to Venus)

The Life of Cupid (engraving)
6431754 The Life of Cupid (engraving) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807) (after); 27x27 cm; Private Collection

Antonio Canova: Cupid and Psyche (engraving)
7168846 Antonio Canova: Cupid and Psyche (engraving) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid and Psyche)

Garden Flowers (colour litho)
7184016 Garden Flowers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden Flowers. Illustration for The Prize, 1885.); © Look and Learn

Leda and the swan with Eros, 200 - 230 (Parian and Luni marble)
7225056 Leda and the swan with Eros, 200 - 230 (Parian and Luni marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Sculpture depicting Leda and the swan with Eros)

Young Woman decorating the Statue of Love, 1783 (oil on canvas)
7208197 Young Woman decorating the Statue of Love, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); 148x106 cm; Louvre, Paris, France

Love Disarms (oil on canvas)
6448794 Love Disarms (oil on canvas) by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924))

Cupids Best, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154142 Cupids Best, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupids Best, cigar label)

Boy cooking on a modern stove (colour litho)
7151066 Boy cooking on a modern stove (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

The pilots love (colour litho)
7150485 The pilots love (colour litho) by Coomans, Pierre Oliver Joseph (1816-1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pilots love)

Message of love (colour litho)
7150452 Message of love (colour litho) by Joannon-Navier, Etienne Albert Eugene (1857-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Message of love)

Cupid, ancient Roman marble sculpture (engraving)
7149129 Cupid, ancient Roman marble sculpture (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman marble statue of Cupid)

Jupiter and Antiope (oil on canvas)
3260176 Jupiter and Antiope (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 51.5x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: previously attr)

The Food of Love (oil on canvas)
7063459 The Food of Love (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Konstantin Egorovich (1839-1915); Private Collection

"These lovers cry Oh! Oh! They die!"from "Winter in The Songs and Sonnets of William Shakespeare
7214648 " These lovers cry Oh! Oh! They die!" from " Winter in The Songs and Sonnets of William Shakespeare by Robinson

Romulus is welcomed in Olympus by Jupiter. Detail of "Apotheosis of Romulus "1775 -1779, fresco
7225013 Romulus is welcomed in Olympus by Jupiter. Detail of " Apotheosis of Romulus " 1775 -1779, fresco by Rossi, Mariano (1731-1807); Villa Borghese, Rome

Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief after 1537 (oil on wood)
FIA4713146 Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief after 1537 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 175, 4x66, 3 cm; Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print)
7212202 Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835) (after); (add.info.: L Amitie reste, or Friendship Remains)

Eros riding a duck, ancient Greek enamelled vase (litho)
7149525 Eros riding a duck, ancient Greek enamelled vase (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eros riding a duck, ancient Greek enamelled vase found at Tanagra)

Aeneas and his companions hunting (litho)
7149455 Aeneas and his companions hunting (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeneas and his companions hunting)

Cupid, ancient Greek marble statue (engraving)
7149048 Cupid, ancient Greek marble statue (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid, ancient Greek marble statue from Athens)

Aphrodite, Venus, The Ship Argo, Athena, Minerva (engraving)
7164277 Aphrodite, Venus, The Ship Argo, Athena, Minerva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite, Venus, The Ship Argo, Athena, Minerva)

Antonio Canova: Cupid (engraving)
7168856 Antonio Canova: Cupid (engraving) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid. Illustration for The Works of Antonio Canova in Sculpture)

The Festival of Flora, 1882 (oil on canvas)
145495 The Festival of Flora, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 53.3x102 cm; Private Collection

Psyche et l Amour (engraving)
7179653 Psyche et l Amour (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psyche et l Amour)

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In the heart of London's bustling Piccadilly Circus, a timeless symbol of love and desire stands tall. Eros, also known as Cupid, gazes down upon the vibrant city streets with his bow at the ready. This iconic statue, created by Alfred Gilbert in 1893, has become an emblematic figure of passion and romance. As night falls over Piccadilly Circus, the neon lights illuminate the surrounding area in a mesmerizing display. The energy is palpable as people from all walks of life gather beneath Eros' watchful eye, and is here that dreams are born and destinies intertwine. One cannot help but be captivated by this enchanting scene - a fusion of history and modernity. The image evokes nostalgia for simpler times when children would eagerly search for Father Christmas amidst the hustle and bustle of Matania's artwork. The presence reminds us that love knows no boundaries or time periods. Whether it be depicted in ancient Greek statues like Aphrodite or portrayed through masterpieces such as Canova's "Eros and Psyche, " love transcends generations. Piccadilly Circus itself holds countless stories within its very core. From its heyday in the 1950s to its enduring popularity today, it remains an iconic landmark that continues to draw visitors from around the world. So next time you find yourself wandering through London's vibrant streets, take a moment to pause beneath Eros' gaze. Let his arrow guide you towards your own personal journey of love and discovery – for he is not just an angel of Christian charity but also a symbol reminding us to embrace our desires with open hearts.